Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Research and Resources: Arkansas

To Create The Learns Act; To Amend Various Provisions Of The Arkansas Code As They Relate To Early Childhood Through Grade Twelve Education In The State Of Arkansas; And To Declare An Emergency.

To Prohibit The Propagation Of Divisive Concepts; And To Review State Entity Training Materials.

In January 2023, State Sen. Dan Sullivan, a Republican, introduced a bill that would ban affirmative action by state and local agencies, including public colleges. The bill failed to pass before the end of the legislative session.

Concerning Instructional Materials In Public Schools That Are Related To Race And Ethnicity.

To Prohibit The Use Of Public School Funds To Teach The 1619 Project Curriculum; And To Reduce Funds Distributed To Public Schools That Teach The 1619 Project Curriculum.

A representative from a Virginia-based conservative organization told Arkansas lawmakers Tuesday that defunding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs is the best way to address racial discrimination.

Arkansas officials are collecting information on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at colleges and universities in preparation for presenting legislation on the issue during the 2025 legislative session.

Republican Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson allowed legislation to become law without his signature Monday that ends the use of Critical Race Theory education for state agencies.